Roles and tasks of the Invoicing Officer
The Invoicing Manager is an essential member of a company, managing and controlling the management of invoices and payments. They ensure that invoices are correctly prepared and paid on time. The person in charge of this function must understand internal practices and policies, accounting guidelines and applicable tax laws. The main responsibilities and tasks are as follows:
- Issue invoices and manage payment follow-up.
- Monitor payments and ensure that all payments are made on time.
- Preparing financial and accounting files and reports, as well as the necessary legal documents.
- Create and maintain billing files for each customer.
- Managing the invoicing cycle, including reconciling invoices with delivery notes and managing receivables.
- Assisting the finance department with various accounting projects.
- Responding to customer queries regarding invoices and payments.
- Implementing and maintaining invoicing and payment procedures and processes.
- Ensuring that invoicing complies with tax laws and company standards.
- Resolve problems and disputes relating to invoices.
Salary and career development of an Invoicing Manager
The salary of an Invoicing Manager varies according to years of experience and sector of activity. In France, here are the possible annual salary increases for this profession:
- 0 to 2 years: between €25,000 and €28,000 gross per annum
- 2 to 5 years: between €28,500 and €33,000 gross per annum
- 5 to 10 years: between €33,500 and €39,000 gross per annum
- 10 to 15 years: between €39,500 and €46,000 gross per annum
- Over 15 years: between €46,500 and €52,000 gross per annum
In terms of career development, an Invoicing Manager can move into a number of different finance-related professions. Here are 5 possible careers:
- Chartered accountant
- Financial analyst
- Financial director
- Management controller
- Administrative and financial manager.
